How to get from Arklow to Slane Castle by bus and train?

From Arklow to Slane Castle by bus and train

To get from Arklow to Slane Castle in Slane, take the RAIL train from Arklow station to Tara Street station. Next, take the 980 bus from Abbey St station to Slane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Slane Castle on the Moovit app.

223min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 980980
Walk to Slane Castle
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abbey St
    ID 13020
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Carrickmacross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slane
    ID 14050
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Slane Castle
    Walk to
    Slane Castle
    1.52 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arklow to Slane Castle

The distance between Arklow and Slane Castle is approximately 131.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow to Slane Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Slane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Arklow to Slane Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Arklow to Slane Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arklow) and destination (Slane Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arklow to Slane Castle?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 980.

  • Is there a direct train between Arklow and Slane Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arklow to Slane Castle?

    The RAIL train line goes from Tara Street station near Arklow in Ireland to Abbey St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Abbey St station near Slane Castle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arklow to Slane Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Arklow and Slane Castle by train and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arklow to get to Slane Castle?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Tara Street station near Arklow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arklow and Slane Castle?

    Get off the train at the Abbey St stop, which is closest to Slane Castle.

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